Guidelines for Collecting:

Compared with earlier Morgan dollars produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 1888-S dollars are not as sharply struck. Quality varies from poor to sharp, with the sharply struck pieces in the minority. Luster of the 1888-S is usually attractive and varies from satiny to frosty.

Availability in Circulated Grades:

This low-mintage date can be found in EF and AU without much difficulty.

Availability in Mint State Grades:

A scarce date in Uncirculated grades though persistent collectors will find MS-63 and 64 coins available. An MS-64 with a sharp strike and rich luster would be a grand addition to any Morgan dollar set.

Availability in Proof:

None produced.

The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the August 2018 Collectors Choice Online Auction, where it realized $2,400.

1888-S Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights

1888-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-65 DMPL Sold for $10,800   View Lot 9150

1888-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-64 DMPL, CAC Sold for $4,560   View Lot 3352

1888-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS-66 Sold for $4,320   View Lot 91477